Public Interest News

By Qiaomin Yang The Vanderbilt Social Justice Reporter (“VSJR”) hosted its inaugural symposium on March 21, 2024, at Vanderbilt Law School. The Symposium, titled “Capitalism & The Carceral… Read More

Ambassador-at-large John Cotton Richmond discussed efforts to combat human trafficking Read More

Eight Vanderbilt Law students worked at Advocacy Organizations in Nashville and West Virginia Read More

Curry First ‘68 reflects on Vanderbilt, civil rights work, and more Read More

MacArthur Fellow Andrea Armstrong headlines day-long event featuring academics, practitioners, and impacted individuals Read More

Kent McKeever advises students about a path in public interest law Read More

Professor and lawyer Mark Gaston Pearce discusses labor issues confronting the National Labor Relations Board Read More

What to expect when applying for a legal internship Read More

The annual event’s informal format allows students to learn about the work of various government agencies and legal aid organizations and explore summer and semester internship and pro bono opportunities. Read More

Vanderbilt Law School student Samuel Patterson III '25, shares his experience within the Immigration Practice clinic. Read More